Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01

Hiss clare Scott appeared here last even,
ing for the first time in "Marv Stuart" Th.
play Is OF noble dramatic tvpe and h.. =
enduring place in the public favor. TIL,
-eAoine character is so deeply sympathetic,
20 full OF fine feeling, that only An .c,,o.,
VINO is mistress of all the resources Of ar, c.r
make bold to portray it. The matcb,e.,
'nird act, and matchless is the only word
winch FULLY describes the act, wa. . niece q,
work which evidenced that Miss Scot, i. ma.
se'seo OF that nervous energy, fine expression
ana triu mphant dignity, with which abe mo,
ana sustained the trying situation in which
the outburst of outraged womanbood. the i'm,
porous scorn and the majestic def ,nce ot ar
inpiacaoie foe were portrayed with remarL.-
pie power. Miss Scotl's performanc. wa. !.
nnlshed piece Of work which d.mons,r.,od
that the advanced accounts of her ahili,v 20
not exaggerated. The support was p,od N,
.. N Coburn as the E ,rl of I,eiceste, ana.
.aineu MS excellent reputation, and plaved
the part rarely we'll. Miss Agnes Cody m ada
an acceptable Elizabeth. This evening
Samelle Will be produced, and will undoubted
~ oraw crowded house. The plav i, now
having great run in New York with the
ho'eo oarah Bernhardt in the title role.
AMHERST GLEE CLUB.
1t Is not often that college gee club comes
to Augusta, and the appearance of the Am.
herst Club in Meonian Hall last evening
drew large auience, and m,re than usua
interest was manifest from the fac. that sew.
erai OF the young men who sung are wei
known in Augusta, viz, Mr. w. f. Skaele
who Is one of the second tonors and leader
and Mr.. S. c Brooks, who is also one of the
second tenors. The boys received a mosl
h'ttering reception which was richly de.
served. The club was made up of seventeen
members and their rendition of the selection,
was much superior to that of the av-rag.
college concert. Th-ir voices displayed
careful training and blended Welt together.
lhelr solos were excellent aud nearly every
number was encored. The banjo quinte,te
was a most entertaining addition. Mr.. e. NJ.
Palmer, leader, in his banj ami guitar solos.
was favorite and he received a double en-
core. Shonld the boys ever appear this way
again thew may BE- assured of II large house.
lhey are having very successful tour.
AUGUSTA SOCIAL CLUB BALI.
Their concert and ball which occurs this
Friday evening at Meonian Hall promises to
be we'll patronized and ENJOYABLE occasion.
A new duck carpet has been purchased for
the occasion which will add much to the
pleasure of the participants
and appearance of the hall.
A large lot Of reserved seats have been sold
but few more desirable ones are left which
can be secured at Hunts today Those who
have not secured cut flowers can do so by
leaving their orders with Frank X. Par.
fridge at the Fuller drug store before ga
M. today.
RUDDYGORE.
The presentation of Ruddygore, Gilbert &
Sullivans latest, at City Hall, Portland, Fri
day evening and Saturday afternoon and
evening Of this week is creating
quite sensation in that city. Many people
will attend from this city. Half fare rate.
will be given over the Maine Central.
NoTEs.
The new comedy for next season is, "a Bal
of Soap" written by Frank Tannerhill, Jr
The first presentation will be at the l4it
Street Theatre, New York, May l6. Mr.. E
V. Garioux is going to manage it. Mr.. C
B. Baldwin of the Ella Hill company. will